HIP 68973

HIP 68973 is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Centaurus.

At a distance of roughly 1,173 light-years, HIP 68973 is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

HIP 68973 is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

HIP 68973 has an apparent magnitude of +9.02, placing it beyond naked-eye visibility. A good pair of binoculars or a small telescope is required to observe this star. Observers will note its blue-white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.034.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 0,034

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +9.02
Mutlak Parlaklık 1,24
Mesafe 1,173 ly
Takımyıldız Centaurus

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 14h 7,25m
Dik Açı -64° 5,76′

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is HIP 68973?
HIP 68973 is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is HIP 68973 from Earth?
HIP 68973 is approximately 1,173.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see HIP 68973 with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 9.02, HIP 68973 is not visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is HIP 68973 in?
HIP 68973 is located in the constellation Centaurus.